Quick Start Guide

Welcome! This quick start guide will help you create your first professional resume in under 5 minutes. Let's dive right in!

🚀 5-Minute Quick Start

Step 1: Sign Up (30 seconds)

1. Go to careerkit.me
2. Click "Get Started Free"
3. Sign up with Google for instant access, or use your email

Step 2: Choose Your Path (30 seconds)

After signing in, you'll see three options:

• Start from Scratch: Build step-by-step
• Upload Existing Resume: Import and enhance your current resume
• Use AI Assistant: Let AI help you create content

Step 3: Select a Template (1 minute)

Browse our professional templates:

• Berlin: Clean and modern
• Zurich: Traditional and elegant
• Tokyo: Creative and bold
• Sydney: Minimal and sophisticated

Step 4: Fill Your Information (2 minutes)

Quick-fill your resume sections:

1. Personal Details: Name, email, phone, location
2. Professional Summary: 2-3 sentences about your expertise
3. Experience: Add your most recent job
4. Education: Your highest degree
5. Skills: Top 5-8 relevant skills

Step 5: Download Your Resume (1 minute)

1. Click "Preview" to see your resume
2. Make any quick adjustments
3. Click "Download PDF"
4. Your professional resume is ready!

🎯 What's Next?

Enhance Your Resume

• AI Resume Score: Get instant feedback
• Tailor for Jobs: Customize for specific positions
• Add More Sections: Projects, certifications, languages

Build Your Career Toolkit

• Create a Cover Letter: Match your resume style
• Get AI Headshots: Professional photos in minutes
• Set Up Career Link: Your professional web presence

Stay Organized

• Track Applications: Monitor your job search
• Manage Documents: Organize multiple versions

💡 Pro Tips for New Users

1. Use AI Suggestions

Click the sparkle (✨) icon next to any field for AI-powered content suggestions

2. Keep It Concise

• Resume: 1-2 pages maximum
• Use bullet points
• Start with action verbs

3. Optimize for ATS

• Use standard section headers
• Include keywords from job descriptions
• Avoid graphics or complex formatting

4. Save Your Work

• Auto-save is enabled
• Create multiple versions for different roles
• Use descriptive names for documents

🆘 Need Help?

Quick Resources

• Video Tutorial: Watch 3-minute walkthrough
• Templates Guide: Choosing the right template
• Content Tips: Writing effective content

Get Support

• In-App Help: Click the question mark icon
• Email Support: support@careerkit.app
• Response Time: Usually within 24 hours

🎉 Congratulations!

You've created your first professional resume with CareerKit! Here are some success metrics from our users:

• 92% get more interviews
• 3x faster resume creation
• 85% land jobs within 3 months

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